High Drama in Supreme Court as Petitioner Uses Cuss Words for CJI

High drama unfolded in the Supreme Court as a petitioner used cuss words for the Chief Justice of India and 'ordered' the bench to take action. The incident caused a stir in the courtroom.

10 Jul, 11:31 — 10 Jul, 13:21

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Why this matters

This incident is significant as it represents a rare and serious breach of decorum within the highest court of the country. Such behavior can undermine the authority and sanctity of judicial proceedings, raising questions about contempt of court and the appropriate response to disruptive litigants.

Key entitiesChief Justice of India (CJI)Supreme Court Prabal Pratap Justice KV Vishwanath Justice Alok Aradhe

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What 2 sources agree on, dispute, and miss

What sources agree on

A petitioner used cuss words directed at the Chief Justice of India (CJI) in the Supreme Court
The incident involved high drama and disruptive behavior by the petitioner
The petitioner addressed the dual judge bench as "judicial servant"

Key claims2 agreed · 1 unverified

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The petitioner used cuss words for the CJI

agreed·Times of Indiahindustan-times

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The petitioner addressed the bench as "judicial servant"

agreed·Times of Indiahindustan-times

The petitioner's name is Prabal Pratap

unverified·hindustan-times

Coverage gaps

The name of the petitioner, Prabal Pratap

Reportedhindustan-times

MissingTimes of India

The names of the judges on the bench, Justice KV Vishwanath and Justice Alok Aradhe

Reportedhindustan-times

MissingTimes of India

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Spectrum spread— 1/5 buckets covered0/33

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Geographic diversity— 1 region4/34

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ℹOnly 2 sources cover this story

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Times of IndiaMostly Factual17d ago

'I order you to order ...' : High drama in SC as petitioner uses cuss words for CJI

By TOI NEWS DESK

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hindustan-timesMostly Factual17d ago

'Ye de dena… CJI ko': Drama in Supreme Court as petitioner uses cuss words, 'orders' bench to take action

The petitioner, identified as Prabal Pratap, addressed the dual judge bench of justice KV Vishwanath and justice Alok Aradhe as “judicial servant”.

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First report: hindustan-times · 10 Jul, 11:31|Full coverage: 2 · 2h|Window: 2h

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hindustan-times10 Jul, 11:31First to report

'Ye de dena… CJI ko': Drama in Supreme Court as petitioner uses cuss words, 'orders' bench to take action

2h later

Times of India10 Jul, 13:21Latest update

'I order you to order ...' : High drama in SC as petitioner uses cuss words for CJI

Story evolution

Initial Incident Reporting2026-07-10T11:31:31.000Z

Hindustan Times first reported on the incident, identifying the petitioner and the judges involved.

Broader Coverage2026-07-10T13:21:00.000Z

Times of India followed up with a report, confirming the dramatic nature of the event and the petitioner's use of expletives.

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High Drama in Supreme Court as Petitioner Uses Cuss Words for CJI

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'I order you to order ...' : High drama in SC as petitioner uses cuss words for CJI

'Ye de dena… CJI ko': Drama in Supreme Court as petitioner uses cuss words, 'orders' bench to take action

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'Ye de dena… CJI ko': Drama in Supreme Court as petitioner uses cuss words, 'orders' bench to take action

'I order you to order ...' : High drama in SC as petitioner uses cuss words for CJI

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